X-radiograph(s) of "Terra Cotta "Gluck"" Possibly 19 - 77

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of the terra cotta "Gluck," by Jean-Antoine Houdon. It’s striking how this scientific process reveals a hidden portrait. What’s your take on this unseen perspective? Curator: It makes me think about the power dynamics inherent in looking. Who gets to see, and what are they allowed to see? The X-ray reveals a truth, yet it's a clinical gaze, stripping away the artistry and focusing on material composition. Who was Gluck, and how does this peek beneath the surface affect our understanding of her? Editor: That’s really interesting. It makes me consider the layers of interpretation we bring to any artwork. Curator: Exactly! We must be aware of the context and power relations inherent in art historical analysis. It’s not just about seeing, but about understanding what that seeing means.